Scholarships
Explore Scholarships at St Michael’s
St Michael’s is proud to offer one of Melbourne’s most extensive scholarship programs, reflecting our commitment to access, diversity, and excellence. Scholarships recognise achievement, character, and potential — empowering students to thrive and contribute.
Our formal Scholarship Selection process for 2028 entry will occur from October 2026 to January 2027, whereby families with students entering Years 5-11, are invited to apply for our:
- Contributing Citizen Scholarships awarded to new students, and
- High Achiever Scholarships awarded to new and current students
"A scholarship gave me the chance to thrive here—not just to attend this school, but to make the most of every opportunity it offers. It allowed me to dream bigger, push myself further, and build a future filled with possibilities."
Leah Gelt (OM 2024)
Key Information
- Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.
- We offer scholarships in two categories: ‘Contributing Citizen’ and ‘High Achiever’.
- In addition to the above categories, the Head of the School may at their discretion award a scholarship to compelling candidates outside of our formal selection period.
- Applicants may indicate the Scholarship for which they wish to apply, however students may be considered for a Scholarship from an alternative category.
- In keeping with our commitment to assist students who otherwise may not be able to benefit from a St Michael’s education, a family’s financial situation is carefully considered, and we give a higher weighting to those for whom the Scholarship would have a significant financial impact.
- The total number of new Scholarships awarded annually depends on the number of applicants, their strengths against the criteria, and available funding.
- The value of Scholarships awarded may range from 25% to 100% remission of tuition fees (excluding levies) based on financial need.
- Scholarships are offered to students entering Year 5-11, from the year of award until the completion of Year 12, subject to progress. Student progress is assessed on an ongoing basis and formally reviewed at the end of Year 6 and Year 9.
- Scholarship students will be assigned a mentor to support their learning journey and involvement in school life.
Selection Process
St Michael’s takes a holistic approach to the Scholarship process. When determining which applicants will be offered a Scholarship, the following is considered:
- Information about the student provided in the scholarship application, and if shortlisted, requested enrolment information
- The student’s two most recent school reports and current NAPLAN results
- Academic test results
- Audition results (if applicable)
- Financial Statement and supporting information (if applicable)
- The interview
Please Note:
Only information requested during the application process will be accepted. St Michael’s will not accept any additional information. Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the Head of the School, and terms and conditions for successful candidates will apply. Please see our Scholarship Policy (subject to change).
If you have further questions, please contact the Student Enrolments Team on 03 8530 3310 or scholarships@stmichaels.vic.edu.au.
If you have further questions, please contact the Student Enrolments Team on 03 8530 3310 or scholarships@stmichaels.vic.edu.au.
Scholarship Resources
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